causal agency (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈkɔːzl ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definition
The power or capacity of a cause to produce an effect; the ability of something to act and produce a result.
Examples
The study focused on the causal agency of environmental factors in disease development.
Philosophers debate whether humans possess free will or are merely subject to deterministic causal agencies.
Understanding the causal agency of the virus is crucial for developing effective treatments.
How to Use causal agency
- causal agency of (prepositional phrase)
- The power or capacity of a specific cause to produce an effect. — "The causal agency of sunlight on plant growth is well-documented."
- possess causal agency (collocation)
- To have the ability to act and produce results. — "Some argue that only conscious beings can possess true causal agency."
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